HB 8389·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
IntroducedFiled Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Fogarty
Latest Action
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 30, 2026
Summary
The bill allocates $5 million from state general revenues for fiscal year 2027 to begin establishing a medical school at the University of Rhode Island. The funds cover hiring a founding dean, recruiting faculty and staff, accreditation preparation, and curriculum planning. While the legislature anticipates additional $7 million in 2028 and $8 million in 2029, those future appropriations are not mandatory.
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